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14. Tesla Cooper

Model Years: 2022 Average Repair Costs: $500–$1,000 annually The highly anticipated Tesla June 10th Delivery Event was followed by the release of the Model Plaid in 2021. The price increase of about $16,000 on the car, which was once estimated to cost about $120,000, did not sit well with many.

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2022: Plaid Tesla ©Image by Gestalt/Shutterstock Like all Teslas, this one has a 396-mile range and is fully electric. What are the prices of repairs, though? Based on reports, it seems that the range is between $500 and $1,000. According to RepairPal, the cost of fixing a Tesla often costs about 27% more than that of fixing a gas-powered vehicle, most likely as a result of the innovative technology employed. These repair costs should decrease as Tesla's technology spreads.